Origin
Jeffersonville, IN
Afternoon in Jeffersonville on Saturday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersonville, IN to Ligonier, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 2m
Distance
264.4 mi
425 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 49m
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6 AM
5h 3m
8 AM
5h 30m
10 AM
5h 12m
12 PM
5h 9m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 28m
8 PM
4h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jeffersonville, IN
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Ligonier, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Ligonier, IN covers 264.4 miles and takes about 5h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Court Avenue, 6th Street, Southport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132.2 miles from Jeffersonville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Court Avenue | — | — |
| 6th Street | — | — |
| Southport Road | — | — |
| East Southport Road | — | — |
| South Emerson Avenue | — | — |
| I 69 North | — | — |
| US 30 West | — | — |
| Lincolnway South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Court Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, IN and Ligonier, IN.
1
Start on Watt Street
256 ft
·
13 sec
·
Watt Street
2
Turn right onto East Court Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Court Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
6th Street
4
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge slight left
102 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southport Road
7
Turn slight right
177 ft
·
4 sec
8
Turn straight onto East Southport Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Southport Road
9
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
10
Take the ramp straight
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
11
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
2 min
12
Continue straight
12 mi
·
13 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69 North: Fort Wayne
14
Keep slight left
105 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
16
Take the exit slight right
27 mi
·
35 min
17
Continue on Lincolnway South
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Lincolnway South
18
Continue on Lincoln Way South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Way South
19
Continue on South Cavin Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cavin Street
20
Turn right onto Pigeon Street
39 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pigeon Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.2 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 58 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.2 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ligonier, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jeffersonville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jeffersonville, IN
This is one driving day of about 264.4 miles and 5h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Jeffersonville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.2 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.34 one way
$82.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $45.39 | $90.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $50.88 | $101.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.38 | $116.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.3 | 0 | $27.76 | $12.69 |
| Efficient EV | 66.1 | 0 | $23.13 | $10.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.8 | 1 | $37.02 | $16.92 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ligonier, IN
Afternoon in Ligonier on Saturday
Local time
1:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
264.4 mi in 5h 2m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Court Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Ligonier, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 2m. Total distance: 264.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Ligonier, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ligonier, IN before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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